James Cook: The Pacific Coast And Beyond (In the Footsteps of Explorers). This item is unavailable.James Cook: The Pacific Coast And Beyond (In the Footsteps of Explorers)

In the 1700s, the voyages of British Captain James Cook shed light on what life was really like in the uncharted Pacific. Hired to seek an undiscovered continent known by astronomers and geographers as Terra Australis Incognita, or unknown southern land, Cook proved that it didn’t exist, dramatically changing Europeans’ understanding of their world. Young readers will also be fascinated by Cook’s encounters of the cultures of the native peoples of Tahiti and Hawaii. A recipe from the period is also included.

..." There is no sugar-coating of how either of these explorers treated the natives they encountered, their own men, or even their colleagues, in the struggle for power and prestige. Readers who enjoy information in chunks and pieces will take to these volumes...with many renderings of journeys taken, sights seen, and events unfolded, as well as sidebars containing helpful timelines. Each volume contains a handy glossary and index....Recommended for grades 4-7."